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NION nicotine strips
What a NION strip is, the two flavours and three strengths we stock, and who a dissolving strip makes more sense for than a pouch.
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Quick answer: NION makes nicotine strips rather than pouches: thin tobacco-free strips that sit under the upper lip and dissolve completely in 10 to 15 minutes. We stock Lemon and Mint, each at 1mg, 3mg or 6mg per strip, at £4.99 for 20 individually wrapped strips. Every strength is in the low band, so NION suits light users and people cutting down.
NION sits on our nicotine pouches hub because people compare it with pouches and use it for the same reasons. It is a different format, though, and it helps to know how a strip behaves before you buy. There is no fibre pouch, nothing to take out at the end and no used pouch to bin.
Who makes NION
NION is a new UK brand. The product information we hold does not name the company behind it or where the strips are made, so this page describes the product rather than guessing.
Each strip is a thin film that you place under your upper lip. It dissolves completely in 10 to 15 minutes, with no device, no smoke and no spitting. The strips are tobacco-free. A pack holds 20 strips, each wrapped individually, and the pack has a built-in slot where you can keep the used wrappers until you find a bin. That detail matters more than it sounds if you use them on the move.
Because the strip dissolves rather than sitting in place for half an hour, the session is shorter than a pouch. You get the nicotine over 10 to 15 minutes and then it is done.
NION lines and strengths
One line, two flavours, three strengths.
- Lemon: bright and zesty.
- Mint: cool and clean.
The brand labels its strengths as 1mg (regular, aimed at lower strength pouch users), 3mg (medium) and 6mg (strong). On our scale all three sit in the low band, which runs up to 6mg. The brand's "strong" 6mg strip carries the same nicotine as a standard 6mg starter pouch, and the 1mg strip is the lowest dose of any nicotine product we list.
NION packs we stock
| Product | Strength | Band | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NION Nicotine Strips Lemon | 1mg, 3mg, 6mg | Low | £4.99 |
| NION Nicotine Strips Mint | 1mg, 3mg, 6mg | Low | £4.99 |
All three strengths cost the same, so choose by how much nicotine you actually use. NION is new to the UK and stock may move around while the range settles.
Who NION suits
People cutting down, first. With 1mg, 3mg and 6mg in the same flavour, NION gives you a three step ladder in one format. You can move from 6mg to 3mg to 1mg without changing taste or habit. Our guide on how to step down nicotine pouch strength explains how to pace that.
Very light users, second. If you only want nicotine now and then, or a pouch has always felt like too much, a 1mg or 3mg strip is a small, controlled dose.
People who cannot use a pouch comfortably, third. A strip is flat, sits under the upper lip and leaves nothing behind, which suits situations where a pouch bulge or a 30 minute session would be awkward. If you are unsure where things sit best, our guide to upper lip or lower lip covers placement for pouches, and the same logic applies.
NION does not suit regular pouch users on 9mg and above. Even the 6mg strip will feel light, and using several strips back to back is an expensive way to get there. It is also not a way to learn how a pouch feels, because it is not a pouch. If that is what you want, start with a 3mg or 6mg pouch instead.
NION compared
MELTA is the closest comparison, since it is the other strip brand we list. MELTA comes in one strength, 2mg, across seven flavours at £4.29, and the strip dissolves on the tongue or against the gum in a few minutes. NION gives you more strengths and fewer flavours, costs a little more, and dissolves more slowly under the lip, over 10 to 15 minutes. If you want to taper, NION's three strengths are more useful. If you want flavour choice, MELTA has more.
ZYN is the pouch alternative at the same strengths. ZYN Mini Dry tins come at 1.5mg, 3mg and 6mg for £4.49, so the nicotine levels line up closely with NION. The difference is format: a ZYN mini is a small pouch you keep in for a while and then remove, a NION strip dissolves and is gone. ZYN also has stronger tins above 6mg if you are heading up rather than down.
Buying NION nicotine strips in the UK
NION packs are £4.99 for 20 strips. Order before 8:30pm for same day dispatch, and delivery is free on orders over £20.
Each flavour has one product page with three strengths, so check whether you have picked 1mg, 3mg or 6mg. You must be 18 or over to buy, and we verify age at checkout. Nicotine is addictive at any dose, including 1mg, and this is not medical advice. A low dose is not a reason for someone who does not use nicotine to start. NION is for adults who already use it and want less, or want a more discreet format.
Frequently asked questions
Is NION a nicotine pouch?
No. NION is a nicotine strip, a thin film that dissolves under the upper lip. There is no pouch to remove afterwards. We list it with pouches because people use it for the same reasons.
How strong are NION strips?
Each flavour comes at 1mg, 3mg or 6mg per strip. All three are low strength on our scale. The 6mg strip is about the same as a standard 6mg starter pouch.
How long does a NION strip take to dissolve?
10 to 15 minutes. Leave it in place under your upper lip and let it dissolve on its own.
How many strips are in a NION pack?
20, each individually wrapped. The pack has a slot to hold the used wrappers.
Can NION help me cut down on nicotine?
It is a practical tool for tapering, because you can drop from 6mg to 3mg to 1mg in the same flavour. For support with stopping altogether, speak to your GP or the NHS stop smoking service.